1962 Map of Powell Buttes

About this map

The Crooked River carves a deep path through this landscape, leading into the newly formed Prineville Reservoir following the completion of the Prineville Dam. This early 1960s survey documents a transition in water management and land use, showing critical infrastructure like the Stearns Dam, Hoffman Dam, and the Central Oregon Canal. The terrain is defined by prominent volcanic features including the Powell Buttes and Stearns Butte, while the lower elevations are home to established agricultural holdings such as the Red Cloud Ranch and Stearns Ranch. This map is particularly valuable for its detail on remote spring locations like Deadman Spring and the intricate network of canyons, such as Swartz Canyon and Rocky Canyon, that drain into the central river system.